You will need a microphone and headphones/speakers. Headphones, with an extension lead, are often better because they reduce the posibility of audio feedback (screeching). You can get Headphone/ microphone headsets.

For video chat you will need a web-cam (some have microphones included). However, you do not need a web-cam to just chat and/or send/recieve pictures.

Either of these will provide free communications with a computer that has the same service installed. You can use more than one service. With Skype you can also make calls to telephones for a subscription charge.

Health:

Whilst you will have to pay for alternative therapies, there are many books available for home use. To find books, go to the site and select “Books” from the top menu bar. Some books will be available at your local library (Idea Store).

For modern-day stress problems and aches and pains, you might like to consider Yoga and/or the Alexander Technique. Please click on the site below for more information.

Social Concerns:

Shopping:

There are many shopping sites such as Dixons, Curries, Comet etc and many that you will not have heard of. They can all be found by entering their name in your search. Alternatively, you can enter the name or brief description of the item that you seek. Here are just a few useful sites.